Thanksgiving meal packages to be distributed on Monday
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IRON MOUNTAIN -- The Dickinson County Salvation Army, in partnership with RIZE, is coming together to help make Thanksgiving possible for local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, the agency will distribute Thanksgiving meal packages complete with a turkey and all the fixings to those in need.
Registration will take place at the Salvation Army's front entrance, 145 Roseland St. in Kingsford, where recipients will receive everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner at home.
Salvation Army Director Tara Coss emphasized that the meals will be uncooked and provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Coss said RIZE approached the Salvation Army with a desire to give back to the community this Thanksgiving and provide turkeys to those who may otherwise struggle to afford it this season.
"We wanted to provide a complete holiday meal, so we're offering everything needed for the dinner," she said.
The effort quickly grew into a community collaboration, with local businesses stepping forward to help make the meals possible. Johnson Potato Farm provided the Salvation Army with a special price on 5-pound bags of potatoes, helping ensure each package includes the traditional fixings.
"It's truly a community coming together for Thanksgiving," Coss said.
In addition to the meal packages, the Salvation Army plans to make Monday's distribution a larger community event, with other pantry items and winter clothing and attire available.
Coss said the goal is to provide more than just a holiday meal by helping individuals and families meet additional needs as colder weather approaches.
The partnership between the Salvation Army and local businesses reflects a shared commitment to supporting neighbors and making sure families have an opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving regardless of their financial circumstances.
For more information on the distribution, contact the office at 906-779-5717.
Terri Castelaz can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 85241, or tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com.